Sunday, 27 Sep 2009
Curator's Lecture: Lea Rosson Delong
"The True Price of Victory." Lea Rosson Delong discusses her scholarship on Christian Petersen and explores the strong side of this gentle sculptor. In addition to contemporary art, she has concentrated on American art of the Depression era, curating exhibitions and writing about the southwestern painter Alexandre Hogue and about New Deal art of the Midwest.
ISU Theatre Production of "The Odd Couple"
This play asks the question, "Can two divorced men, one a neurotic neat freak and one a messy sportswriter, share an apartment without driving each other crazy?" The answer, of course, is "No!" Playwright Neil Simon has a special genius for finding great humor in ordinary people doing ordinary things and this is one of his most enduring scripts. Winner of the Tony Award for Best New Play.
Workspace: Family Weekend Commemorative Tiles
Workspace open hours: 2-10pm Mon-Thurs; 10am-4pm Sat; 1-4pm Sun Purchase a Commemorative Tile
Workspace: Family Weekend Open House
Workspace open hours: 2-10pm Mon-Thurs; 10am-4pm Sat; 1-4pm Sun Crafts and Door Prizes.
Collage of Choirs
Four different vocal ensembles and 300 of Iowa State's finest musicians will join forces for an afternoon of outstanding music. Scheduled to perform are the Iowa State Singers, Cantamus women's choir, Iowa Statesmen men's choir and Lyrica women's choir. Each choir is known for its musicality and spirited commitment to singing.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Sept.27; Oct.4,11,18,25; Nov.1,8,22,29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class.
Monday, 28 Sep 2009
Class: Beaded Jewlery
7-9pm on September 28 & 29 Learn to make beaded jewelry.
Class: Quilting with Clay
7-9:30pm for 2 weeks Surface decorating.
Concert: Michael Franti & Spearhead
An innovative songwriter capable of blending folk, hip hop, punk, rock and jazz. Tickets available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com; 1-800-745-3000) or at the Stephens Auditorium ticket office.
Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday Sept. 29th and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian crafts, the first 50 years at the Farm House, 1800's entertainment, and more.
Class: Embroidery
6:30-8pm for 2 weeks Learn the basic stitches for embroidery.
SI2 (Sonic Inertra Percussion duo)
Percussionist, composer, and educator Cory Hills will join ISU Percussion Instructor, Matthew Coley, in concert.
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2009
Class: Embellished Silver Rings
6-9pm for 4 weeks Learn to decorate silver rings.
Thursday, 01 Oct 2009
Class: Crochet
6:30-8pm for 3 weeks Learning to crochet.
Class: Vintage Aprons
6:30-8:30pm for 3 weeks Introduction to apron-making.
Lecture: Metal arts
"Metal: Inside and Out." Explore the different strengths of metal by examining the metal sculpture of Joe Muench, ISU art and design, and understanding the research of Iver Anderson, ISU materials science and engineering. The two professors will share their diverse knowledge of metal by utilizing props along with objects from the current Integrated Studio Arts faculty exhibition ReLationShips.
Friday, 02 Oct 2009
ISU Afterdark Craft Nights at the Workspace
7-9pm Scratch Art and Beaded Jewelry.
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn
ISU Theatre: "The Odd Couple"
This play asks the question, "Can two divorced men, one a neurotic neat freak and one a messy sportswriter, share an apartment without driving each other crazy?" The answer, of course, is "No!" Playwright Neil Simon has a special genius for finding great humor in ordinary people doing ordinary things and this is one of his most enduring scripts. Winner of the Tony Award for Best New Play.
Saturday, 03 Oct 2009
ISU Theatre: "The Odd Couple"
This play asks the question, "Can two divorced men, one a neurotic neat freak and one a messy sportswriter, share an apartment without driving each other crazy?" The answer, of course, is "No!" Playwright Neil Simon has a special genius for finding great humor in ordinary people doing ordinary things and this is one of his most enduring scripts. Winner of the Tony Award for Best New Play.